Elements of directing include:
(A) Supervision
(B) Motivation
(C) Self-Actualisation
(D) Leadership
(E) Safety
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (B) and (D) only
(A) Supervision — An element of directing. It means watching and guiding subordinates at work.
(B) Motivation — An element of directing. It means making people want to work towards the goals.
(C) Self-Actualisation — Not an element of directing. The four elements of directing are supervision, motivation, leadership and communication. Self-actualisation is the highest need in Maslow’s need hierarchy (the need to become what one is capable of becoming). It is a topic under motivation, not a separate element.
(D) Leadership — An element of directing. It means influencing people to work willingly for the goals.
(E) Safety — Not an element of directing. Safety or security needs are the second level of Maslow’s need hierarchy, such as job security and stable income.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Elements of Direction … All these examples and many other activities related to directing may broadly be grouped into four categories which are the elements of directing. These are: (i) Supervision (ii) Motivation (iii) Leadership (iv) Communication…” “Safety/Security Needs: These needs provide security and protection from physical and emotional harm. …” “Self Actualisation Needs: It is the highest level of need in the hierarchy. …” |